CSC CSC Nutrition & Dietary Requirements 1 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What is the recommended daily caloric intake for an average adult according to US dietary guidelines?
- 1,500 calories
- 2,000 calories (Correct answer)
- 2,500 calories
- 3,000 calories
Correct answer: 2,000 calories
The USDA dietary guidelines recommend approximately 2,000 calories per day as a reference amount for average adults.
Question 2: Which macronutrient provides 9 calories per gram?
- Carbohydrates
- Protein
- Fat (Correct answer)
- Fiber
Correct answer: Fat
Fat provides 9 calories per gram, more than double the 4 calories per gram provided by carbohydrates and protein.
Question 3: What is gluten, and which grains contain it?
- A fat found in dairy products
- A protein found in wheat, barley, and rye (Correct answer)
- A sugar found in fruits
- A starch found in corn
Correct answer: A protein found in wheat, barley, and rye
Gluten is a protein complex found in wheat, barley, and rye that must be avoided by people with celiac disease or gluten sensitivity.
Question 4: Which of the following is a complete protein source?
- Brown rice
- Black beans
- Chicken breast (Correct answer)
- Almonds
Correct answer: Chicken breast
Chicken breast is a complete protein containing all nine essential amino acids, while most plant sources are incomplete proteins.
Question 5: What does the term 'vegan' mean in food service?
- No red meat
- No animal products of any kind (Correct answer)
- No meat but dairy is allowed
- No processed foods
Correct answer: No animal products of any kind
Vegan means excluding all animal products including meat, fish, dairy, eggs, and honey from the diet.
Question 6: Which vitamin is synthesized through sun exposure and is commonly deficient in US adults?
- Vitamin C
- Vitamin A
- Vitamin D (Correct answer)
- Vitamin E
Correct answer: Vitamin D
Vitamin D is synthesized by the body through sun exposure and is commonly deficient in US adults, particularly in northern regions.
